Abraham Lincoln High School - Railsplitter Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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Jud Ann Cowie . . . Judy ' s friendliness and cleverness placed her in many important of- fices. She served as president of Girls Club, Office Staff, chairman of the Program Committee of the Girls Club, secretary of homeroom, and columnist of the Railsplitter. Judy has also participated in Junior and Senior Chorus, Girls Glee Club, Radio and Speech. Office Staff, Stu- dent Council for three semesters, and tennis. During her senior year she was chosen a cheerleader in which she received a letter, and she served on the Banquet Committee- Her fa- vorite hobbies include swimming, bowling, and playing tennis. Ambition: To graduate from college. Dennis Albert Crawford . . . Dennis has contributed much to Lin- coln through his artistic ability. He has received one gold key and one honorable mention, and entered the Scholastic Art Contest this year. He has been on the honor roll twice, and served on Class Day Committee. In sports Dennis has participated in baseball, and bowling. Archery, and art crafts are Dennis ' hobbies. Ambition: Attend Iowa State Uni- versity. Gary Dean Crees . . . Gary ' s witty and friendly disposition marks him as an AU-American boy. He has contributed much to athletics by participating in football, basket- ball, and baseball. He received one monogram in each sport and was chosen co-captain of the basketball team. He received honorable mention on the honor roll and was chosen for the Younker ad and cap and gown picture. He was a Homecoming at- tendant and sports editor of the Senior Railsplitter. During his senior year he had the honor of being chosen vice-president of his class. Ambition: Attend Northeast Missouri State Teachers College. Nelson L. Cunningham . . . Scholastically and athletically, Nel- son is tops. For four years, he has been on the honor roll. He placed ninth in the Iowa State Drafting Contest, and the Kiwanian of Feb- ruary. He was president and treas- urer of the Latin Club for two se- mesters, Y.F.C. Club, and served on the Baccalaureate Committee in his senior year Nelson served in Stu- dent Council for two years and was candidate for both president and vice-president. He participated in wrestling, cross country running, and track. He received three mono- grams for cross country, and two for track. Ambition: Attend Wheaton Bible College, the S.U.I.. and become a medical missionary. Barbara Lee Curley . . . Barb has contributed much pep, drive and school spirit to Lincoln. She received two monograms in cheerleading, and during her senior year she was chosen captain. She belonged to Pep Club, Leaders Club, Social Committee, and the Prom Committee. Barb was a member of the Senior Chorus and was selected for Madrigal and All-State Chorus. She received honorable mention in the Hallmark Art Award and be- longed to the Dorian Art Club and the Art Staff. She also represented Lincoln for the Younker Teen Board. Her biggest thrill was being a 1960 Homecoming Attendant. Ambition: Attend Oklahoma City University. Allen L. Dickes . . . Intelligence and leadership blended together has placet! Allen in the finals of the National Merit Scholar- ship test. Allen has been on the hon- or roll three years and has served on the Commencement Committee. He was chosen for the high office of president of the Student Council during his senior year, and was also president of the Latin Club. He has participated in sports and has re- ceived a letter in spring track and cross country. Ambition : Attend I.S.U. and major in chemical engineering. James Philip Diemer . . . Jim ' s swimming ability has con- tributed much to Lincoln. He has participated in swimming and track and has received two monograms in each. He belonged to Senior Band and was a member of the Banquet Committee. Among his favorite hob- bies are swimming and ice-skating. Ambition: Attend Drake University and major in education. Antoinette DiSalvo . . . Sincere and understanding are Toni ' s character traits. She has participated in Girls Glee Club, and Junior Chorus. She was a member of Lead- ers Club, Informal Committee, Of- fice Staff and served on the Execu- tive Board of the Girls Club. Toni ' s hobbies include swimming and bowl- ing. Ambition : Attend Americana Beau- ty School. Betty Jeane Doughman . . . While in school Betty has repre- sented Lincoln very proudly, being a D.E.C.A. student at Younkers. She served on the Commencement An- nouncement Committee in her senior year. Outside of school she belonged to Rainbow and enjoys bowling, swimming, and ice-skating. Ambition: Attend a beauty school. John E. Dowell . . . John ' s friendly attitude toward ev- eryone has made him very popular at Lincoln. He has participated in wrestling and football in which he received two letters. In his senior year he was on the Prom Commit- tee. Ambition: Attend Northwest Mis- souri State College.

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Sandra Sue Cain . . . Throughout the halls of Lincoln Sandy is known for her witty per- sonality. She has served on the Get Together Committee and as a moni- tor. During her senior year she was chosen glossy editor of the Senior Railsplitter. In her leisure time she collects records. Ambition: Become a successful re- ceptionist. James Albert Caligiuri . . . Jim, a tall, dark, and handsome boy, came to Lincoln in 12 B from Wau- kee High School. There he was a member of both the Mixed Chorus and Boys Chorus. At Waukee he al- so belonged to the Hobby Club, Cam- era Club and participated in base- ball at Lincoln. He has served on the Get Together Committee. Ambition: Attend college. Linda L. Chamberlin . . . Music, studies and a smile for every- one keeps Linda busy. Her high scholastic ability was proven by her being placed on the honor roll for two years. Linda was accompanist for the Senior Choir, the Boys Glee Club, and the Madrigal singers. She also has played the organ for special assemblies. She belonged to Futu it- Teachers, Latin Club, Y-Teens, and served on the Banquet committee. Outside of school she enjoys playing the piano and the organ, and swim- ming. Ambition: Attend Drake, major in music education, and then become a teacher. .inda Mae Clark . . . Her gift of conversation has won her many friends. While at Lincoln she has been in Girls Glee Club, Junior and Senior Chorus and has served as secretary of both choruses. She has been on the honor roll, Pep Club, and Publicity Committee of the Girls Club. During her senior year, she was in the Drill Team and on the Informal Committee. In her spare time she likes to play the piano. Ambition : To study music and busi- ness administration. Sharon Arlene Clark . . . With enthusiasm and a warm per- sonality, Sharon has contributed much to Lincoln. She was president and vice-president of the Secretarial Staff, and a member of Future Teachers. She was in the Junior and Senior Chorus and also the Girls Glee Club. During her senior year she was circulation manager of the Railsplitter and worked on the Stenographic Committee. She was chosen by the 12A journalism class to represent them in the Younker ad. Ambition: Become a legal secretary. Dale Lawrence Coffman . . . Dale is quiet yet friendly with every- one. He has served as a hall moni- tor for four years, and he partici- pated in the City Wide Disaster Drill in his senior year. His hobby is working on motors. Ambition: Attend Iowa State and be- come an engineer. Ivan H. Coldwell . . . Ivan is a very friendly person with musical interests. He has served Lincoln by being in Orchestra for three years and in his senior year he served on the Cap and Gown Committee. His hobbies are photo- graphy and bowling. Outside of school he participates in the Grace Baptist Y.F.C. Ambition: Study law at Drake. Carrie Ann Cole . . . Carrie, with her lively personality came to Lincoln from Colfax in her senior year. While she attended Col- fax she participated in basketball. Mini soft hall. At Lincoln she belonged to Office Staff, Library Staff. Mixed Chorus, and the Get Together Com- mittee. Outside of school Carrie be- longs to 4-H. Her hobby is collecting stuffed and china dogs. Ambition: Become a secretary Linda Gene Copic . . . Linda can always be found laugh- ing, and having fun. She partici- pated in tennis, Girls Glee Club, Senior Chorus, and served on the Class Day Committee. Outside of school she is a member of Youth Fellowship and Junior Achievement. In her leisure time she enjoys swim- ming and tennis. Ambition: To make a career of busi- ness administration. Pat A. Cord . . . Pat ' s ability to bring laughter every- where he goes marks him as the top comedian at Lincoln. His favorite sports are football and track in which he has taken part for two years, and received one monogram for football. In twelfth grade he worked on the Homecoming symbol, and served on the Treasurer Commit- tee. Ambition : Attend Missouri State Teachers College. — 15-

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Clark Brent Duncan . . . Clark can always be found happy and friendly. He has participated in Senior Chorus, Boys Glee Club and is a member of the Methodist Youth Fellowship. He served on the Class Day Committee. His hobbies are hunting- and fishing- Ambition : Attend Iowa State and study forestry. Roger Alan Durham . . . His artistic ability kept this hand- some boy active at Lincoln. He par- ticipated In baseball and football one semester. He was a member of the Dorian Art Club, Service Homeroom 117, and has been a monitor. Roger has received several Scholastic Art Awards and served on the Get To- gether Committee. His hobbies in- clude art and all sports. Ambition: Attend Northeast Mis- souri State Teachers College and study art. Gerald V. Eggers . . . Ambition: Enter the Marine Corps. Vickie Ann Ellis . . . Happiness and a love for laughter are characteristics of Vickie. She has worked on the Homecoming Staff and Banquet Committee. As a Dis- tributive Education student, she is employed at Wolf ' s. She also belongs to the Distributive Education Club, where she has served as Tico pr wl dent. Ambition : Become an assistant buy- er for Wolf ' s Department Store. Roy Ka Fa u bus . . . Roosevelt ' s loss was Lincoln ' s gain when Ray came to Lincoln in eleventh grade. He is known to all for his musical ability, by leading a five boy instrumental group, called The Strikes. While in Lincoln, Ray has been a member of Band, Radio Club, Student Council, and was on the Class Day Committee. He has served as president of homeroom and Radio Club. His hobbies include amateur radio and music. Ambition : Attend Drake and major in business administration or phar- macy. Gary Finch . . . Gary came to Lincoln from Norwalk, where he participated in track and chorus, and received letters in each. He participated in the City Wide Dis- aster Drill during his senior year. His hobbies are hunting and fishing. Ambition : Attend Grandview Col- lege. Donna Marie Fisher . . . Happy go lucky, with a warm smile are Donna ' s traits. Donna has served three semesters in both Leaders Club and the Student Council and was on the Commencement Committee. She has participated in the Drill Team, and outside of school she belongs to the C.Y.O. Donna enjoys both swim- ming and bowling. Ambition: Become a stenographer. Kim Fletcher . . . Kim ' s enthusiastic spirit has won him much popularity at Lincoln. In athletics, he has participated in foot- ball and basketball for two years, and swimming for one year. In his senior year he served on the Get Together Committee. Kim is known as Lincoln ' s Great White Hunter for during last summer he traveled throughout Europe, and toured Afri- ca by safari. His favorite pastime is cars. Ambition : Attend college and study law. Don David Foreman . . . Don has a warm smile for everyone. He has participated in football, bas- ketball, track, and golf. He has re- ceived two letters in golf. His favor- ite hobby is golf. Ambition: Attend Iowa State and study architecture. Richard Albert Foust . . . A quiet manner is the trade mark of this artist. Dick belonged to the Dorian Art Club and Art Staff. In the Scholastic Art Contest he re- ceived two honorable mentions and a gold key. He worked on the 1960 Homecoming Symbol, the hall mural, and served on the Class Day Commit- tee. He has participated in football, Junior Band, and was vice-president of his homeroom. Ambition : Attend college and major in art. 17 —